Description:
We are currently recruiting an EMEA SKM for PAH. The holder of this position will need to have a clear understanding of ESO’s operational model and SKM’s value proposition, tasks, and way of working. A successful candidate would be able to be construct and articulate a strategic vision and equally able to translate this strategy into tactics and ensure excellence in their execution.
Individuals who will thrive in this role must enjoy collaborating with a remote team whose members operate in cross-functional settings. Successful individuals will enjoy connecting with global, regional, and local business partners. They can lead change processes within a team as well as cross-functionally. They need to be able to work in a virtual setting for extended periods of time.
Main objective of the EMEA SKM for PAH
- Provide regional Scientific Knowledge Management for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine EMEA commercial activities within the cross-functional EMEA PAH product team (IBVT) to ensure the provision to Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders, of consistent high-quality & strategically aligned scientific knowledge and related activities & assets for commercialized products.
roles and responsibilities
Scientific knowledge management
- To build and maintain consolidated scientific knowledge for specific therapeutic area(s) and associated product(s) by identifying, analysing, and integrating scientific information.
- To be recognised as scientific expert for a specific disease area and product or group of products and to advise the IBVT, EMAPT, and Local Medical Affairs staff on scientific evidence in support of business planning processes.
- To ensure relevant scientific information for specific therapeutic area(s) and associated product(s) is made available to internal audiences as validated and appropriate SKM deliverables.
- To develop and disseminate medical campaigns and associated materials to be used by field-based medical affairs staff in their scientific interactions with physicians.
- To develop and implement internal scientific educational programs with the intent to upscale scientific knowledge & competencies of EMEA medical affairs.
- To provide scientific input into the development of EMEA Marketing materials to ensure their scientific quality, relevance, consistency, and compliance.
- To leverage internal digital knowledge management systems and contribute to their further enhancement and deployment across the region.
- Participation & Responsibilities in Product Teams
- To be a member of the relevant EMEA Medical Affairs Product Team(s) contributing to the development of the Medical Affairs strategy and tactical plan for a specific product or group of products.
- To ensure that the SKM-developed deliverables are aligned with and incorporated into the relevant EMEA Medical Affairs Plan and support the IBVT’s business strategy and key business questions (KBQs).
- To develop and maintain relationships with the EMEA Medical Affairs Director & other internal stakeholders who are both sources of and potential users of the SKM materials (including R&D Organisations, Op Co and ESO Medical Affairs, Marketing, Health Economics, etc.).
how to succeed
Knowledge & Skills
- Significant knowledge of communication methods, in particular omnichannel communication, of scientific content.
- General knowledge of the therapy area PAH and its treatment approaches
- Advanced knowledge of Scientific Knowledge Management processes and digital technologies.
- Able to research, identify, analyse, and synthesize information from multiple data sources.
- Strong communication & educational skills.
- Able to present scientific data in a comprehensible way in writing and orally.
- Able to speak in English to larger audiences including in virtual settings.
- Excellent English language skills & basic medical writing expertise.
- Able to manage multiple projects within a complex and changing environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer and marketplace focused with an awareness of the importance of business results.
Experience
- 5+ years industry/business experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Medical Affairs, Scientific Knowledge Management, or related role.
- A good understanding of the varying medical practices and perspectives across EMEA.